WELCOME TO CAROL WOODS
Carol Woods is a nonprofit continuing care retirement community in Chapel Hill, NC. Nestled on 120 wooded acres, our Continuing Care Retirement Community empowers independent seniors to live with purpose, surrounded by natural beauty, lifelong learning, and a welcoming, inclusive environment. Residents shape community life, connect with the Triangle’s world-class cultural and educational resources, and age with intention.
Collaborative Living
For more than 40 years, Carol Woods has been guided by the people who call it home. Rather than relying on a traditional activities director, residents take the lead, organizing programs, running more than 80 committees, and collaborating with staff to shape community life. Their leadership creates a vibrant, ever-evolving community rooted in shared purpose and active engagement.
Independent Living
Independent living at Carol Woods offers comfort, privacy, and connection in a walkable community of active residents. Nestled within a beautiful 120-acre wooded campus in northern Chapel Hill, our apartments, cottages, duplexes, and townhomes are thoughtfully designed for ease and independence. With access to supportive services and the richness of life in the Triangle, residents can live with intention, supported by community and place.
Health & Well-being
Every day at Carol Woods, residents engage in practices that support their body, mind, and spirit. From aquatic classes and nature walks to fitness programs, discussion groups, and spiritual reflection, residents find diverse ways to nurture each dimension of wellbeing. Our proactive, collaborative approach encourages continued growth, balance, and connection throughout every stage of life.
Supportive Services
At Carol Woods, residents have access to a full continuum of care right on campus. As needs change, they receive steady, personalized care from people they know, in a place they trust, offering consistent, respectful support without disrupting daily life. With trusted caregivers and familiar surroundings, residents can count on care that meets them where they are today and in the years to come.
Assisted Living
Skilled Nursing
Cognitive Care
Rehab
Next Steps
Whether you’re just starting to explore or actively planning for the future, we’re here to help. Our admissions team will guide you through availability, timelines, and Early Acceptance, and answer any questions along the way. With good planning and honest conversation, you can move forward with clarity and confidence in what comes next.
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At this point in my life, being engaged means meeting more people and forming lasting friendships with fellow residents—people I’ll share life with here at Carol Woods. I’ve met individuals I never would have encountered during my working life: physicists, mathematicians, historians. One theoretical physicist told me his only research tools were a pen and a legal pad—it was incredible. Life here isn’t structured around a plan, but it's rich and full in ways we wouldn't have experienced living alone.
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